DESCRIPTION After completing the GPS approach into PA91 (Kane Community Hospital; Kane, PA) on an IFR clearance, the flight nurse and paramedic disembarked to prepare a patient for a flight to Pittsburgh. During this time, the pilot was to fly 10 nautical miles the the northeast to KBFD to refuel.

The pilot departed on an IFR clearance and was radar identified by Cleveland Center at 2236 EDT and subsequently cleared for the ILS 32 approach in KBFD at 2341. This was the last radio contact with the aircraft.

The refueler at the FBO overheard the above radio transmissions and was awaiting the arrival of N7YL. When the aircraft failed to arrive, he notified Cleveland Center and Kane Community Hospital, who informed the waiting flight crew. At that time, the missing aircraft procedure was activated.

Following an extensive search, involving local Bradford area and Erie County agencies, along with other regional ground and air assets, the aircraft was located at 1315, Sunday, October 9, in a heavily wooded area, 4.65 nautical miles southeast of KBFD.

ADDITIONAL INFO A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, October 14, 2005, at 1100, at Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Erie City Mission or the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center.

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ares verified information to alert medical transport programs when an accident / incident has occurred. Please share the above information with your program staff. If you have further questions, please contact the CONCERN Coordinator, David Kearns at 800 525 3712 or email: coordinator@concern-network.org.